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Hey Tam, I'm doing some research on Type 1 who don't take insulin. And it's not a miracle anyway. Can you post some details or PM some contact info to my account (I'm new and still don't know how the system works). I'm T2, not medicating but I do think it's viable for T2 to quit insulin in very short time. Even faster than T2 against all odds. So any info from you and the rest would be welcome.

Unfortunately for some its not a behavioral issue its a functional one…I'm sure all of us Type 1's would love the idea of "coming off meds" but since they keep us alive and we dont produce what the needle gives us..I dont see it happening…

Thx for the excitement tho ;)

Alot of type 2's can reach for this goal…some will succeed and some will not be so lucky…Be thankful if you are one that was…

well i am of the meds as well but it is not easy you really have to do a lot of giveing up of certain things it is so easy to go back to old ways. But once a diabetic allways a diabetic even when not on meds.

You need to be very specific when making a statement like that…You have to be Type 2 in order to do that, and even at that, it might not be a possibility…It is wonderful that you have gotten your diabetes under such good control that you can come off your meds and be fine…I am Type 1, and on an insulin pump; I know for a fact that I can't come off my insulin, if I did, I would certainly die! And, believe in yourself, what does that have to do with anything? It's certainly not a cure!

thats good for you that you managed to come off your meds. however not everyone is the same. its difficult enough for many of us to struggle with denial that we have diabetes at times without a blanket unqualified statement that plugs "hope"

I'm type 1, insulin resistant, I can't go without my meds. I was 2 sec away from being pronounced dead when i was 13, my body was fighting the insulin that I was giving myself and they told me that I wouldn't make it til I was 18. I proved them wrong, but with alot of meds. If it was all in faith or meditation, or whatever than I would be cured. But I'm not God!I'm sorry, but I have been told many times by ignorant people that if I, in other words, "behaved", than I wouldn't have to worry about all this crap. I was good, but I always ended up sick, so I rebelled and ignored it, maybe that'd make it go away - WRONG!! Now I am paying for it at a young age.Don't give false hope. I know I listen and take in whatever advice I get here on this site, don't give some people false hope and they become deadly sick. Be more specific; You're probably type2, inform that and say how you did it - diet and exercise, maybe?You sound like an infomercial. Be real.But I'm happy for you, that's great! I can't wait until my pancreas cures itself and I don't have to poke myself three times a day :)Danni

That is very good you no longer need to take meds, but unfortunately, everyone is different. My doctor told me IF i get my diabetes in control there is a good chance I will be able to get off meds, But I have a long way to go before that happens. Plus I am type 2… it's a different ball park for type 1.

But yea, everyone is different. Some people need meds in order to live.